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Terrascope students shape their own education as they take on the planet’s biggest issues
Each year, students focus on a global environmental issue. See this year's solutions for a sustainable future >>
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A learning community for first-year students to take charge of their education and address real-world problems facing the planet
Learn about our innovative, award-winning, project-based learning community at MIT >>
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Students decide how to break down a problem, shape a solution, and move projects forward.
Explore complex, real-world problems as soon as you arrive at MIT >>
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Over spring break, students travel to a part of the world at the heart of the year's topic
Radio students produce an audio piece and tell stories to the world. Listen to Terrascope Radio >>
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We offer academic advising and the support of peers, faculty, staff, and alumni to help first-year students navigate MIT
Student-led teams work on hands-on projects with mentorship from MIT faculty. Learn about our unique class offerings >>